US5227061A - Fuel/contaminant separator - Google Patents

Fuel/contaminant separator Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US5227061A
US5227061A US07/819,803 US81980392A US5227061A US 5227061 A US5227061 A US 5227061A US 81980392 A US81980392 A US 81980392A US 5227061 A US5227061 A US 5227061A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
fuel
contaminant
contaminant separator
separator
perforated cone
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
US07/819,803
Inventor
Robert D. Bedsole
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US07/819,803 priority Critical patent/US5227061A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US5227061A publication Critical patent/US5227061A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D21/00—Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation
    • B01D21/26—Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force or centripetal force
    • B01D21/267—Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force or centripetal force by using a cyclone
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D17/00—Separation of liquids, not provided for elsewhere, e.g. by thermal diffusion
    • B01D17/02—Separation of non-miscible liquids
    • B01D17/0217—Separation of non-miscible liquids by centrifugal force
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D21/00—Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation
    • B01D21/0012—Settling tanks making use of filters, e.g. by floating layers of particulate material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D21/00—Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation
    • B01D21/26—Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force or centripetal force
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B04—CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    • B04C—APPARATUS USING FREE VORTEX FLOW, e.g. CYCLONES
    • B04C5/00—Apparatus in which the axial direction of the vortex is reversed
    • B04C5/02—Construction of inlets by which the vortex flow is generated, e.g. tangential admission, the fluid flow being forced to follow a downward path by spirally wound bulkheads, or with slightly downwardly-directed tangential admission
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B04—CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    • B04C—APPARATUS USING FREE VORTEX FLOW, e.g. CYCLONES
    • B04C5/00—Apparatus in which the axial direction of the vortex is reversed
    • B04C5/08—Vortex chamber constructions
    • B04C5/085—Vortex chamber constructions with wear-resisting arrangements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B04—CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    • B04C—APPARATUS USING FREE VORTEX FLOW, e.g. CYCLONES
    • B04C5/00—Apparatus in which the axial direction of the vortex is reversed
    • B04C5/08—Vortex chamber constructions
    • B04C5/10—Vortex chamber constructions with perforated walls
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B04—CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    • B04C—APPARATUS USING FREE VORTEX FLOW, e.g. CYCLONES
    • B04C5/00—Apparatus in which the axial direction of the vortex is reversed
    • B04C5/08—Vortex chamber constructions
    • B04C5/103—Bodies or members, e.g. bulkheads, guides, in the vortex chamber
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B04—CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    • B04C—APPARATUS USING FREE VORTEX FLOW, e.g. CYCLONES
    • B04C5/00—Apparatus in which the axial direction of the vortex is reversed
    • B04C5/14—Construction of the underflow ducting; Apex constructions; Discharge arrangements ; discharge through sidewall provided with a few slits or perforations
    • B04C5/15—Construction of the underflow ducting; Apex constructions; Discharge arrangements ; discharge through sidewall provided with a few slits or perforations with swinging flaps or revolving sluices; Sluices; Check-valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M37/00—Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
    • F02M37/22—Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
    • F02M37/24—Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M37/00—Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
    • F02M37/22—Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
    • F02M37/32—Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
    • F02M37/42—Installation or removal of filters

Definitions

  • This invention relates generally to a fluid/solid separator using a plurality of curved nozzles and a perforated cone filter to separate water and contaminants out of fuels used for products for combustion.
  • Patents comprised of U.S. Pat. No. 4,906,264 issued to Szymaszek et al. on Mar. 6, 1990 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,171,807 issued to Neuman on Mar. 2, 1965 is most relevant to this invention. These two Patents each show a liquid separating apparatus which includes a curved input port to create centrifugal action by the liquid. However, Szymaszek et al. and Neuman both have only one curved port.
  • an improved fuel/contaminant separator consisting of a single unit to handle both liquid and solid contaminants.
  • the fuel metering components of machinery i.e., internal combustion engines
  • the present invention has several advantages over the prior art inventions:
  • FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the fuel/contaminant separator
  • the centrifugal effect imparted to the contaminated fuel (12) on the periphery of the separation section (18) between the curved nozzle assembly (16) and the perforated cone filter (20) causes the liquid/solid contaminants (22) to form an interface between the contaminants (22) and the clean fuel (24) in the separation section (18) of the fuel/contaminant separator (10). Since the water/solids have a specific gravity higher than the clean fuel (24), the interface between the contaminants (22) and the clean fuel (24) is formed more efficiently with the increased velocity in the separation section (18) which causes the heavier contaminants (22) to collect in the bottom of the collection section (26) which is located in the lower portion of the fuel/contaminant separator (10).
  • the curved nozzle assembly (16) is located downward 30 degrees in the separation section (18) thereby allowing the fluids/solids interface to take place within the collection section (26).
  • the uniqueness of this curved nozzle assembly design wherein the curved nozzles are located at the periphery of the fuel/contaminant separator (10) over the conventional designs of gravity separation with inlet cones is that when the processed liquid (22, 24) enters the separation section (18) at a high velocity it causes a centrifugal effect to take place making the separation similar to that achieved by elaborate mechanical centrifuges.
  • a replaceable wear sleeve (34) makes the unit more economical to operate than a unit where there is no replaceable wear sleeve wherein the interior of the fuel/contaminant separator (10) would be eroded away by foreign particles or cavitation which might result from the high velocity of the contaminated fuel (12).
  • minute particles of water and other contaminants collect at the perforations of the perforated cone filter (20), supported by two support rods (36), where they accumulate and fall to the bottom of the collection section (26).
  • This accumulation of contaminant particles is caused by the reduction of the velocity of the processed liquid (22, 24) while the lighter fuel particles (24) remain in suspension and flow up the center of the separation section (18) to the outlet pipe (30) where it is led to fuel tanks, engines, or other clean storage systems.
  • All liquid/solid contaminants (22) can be removed without taking the unit out of service by simply opening a drain valve (32) located at the bottom of the collection section (26) until all impurities are removed. This can be accomplished either manually (32) or by using a solenoid valve (46) activated by electrical sensors (48).

Abstract

A fuel/contaminant separator (10) designed to separate water and contaminants out of fuels used for products for combustion. The contaminated fuel (12) enters the fuel/contaminant separator (10) via the inlet pipe (14) located in the upper portion of the fuel/contaminant separator (10). A curved nozzle assembly (16) located at the periphery of the fuel/contaminant separator (10) cause a centrifugal effect to take place making separation similar to that achieved by elaborate mechanical centrifuges. In the collection section (26), minute particles of water and solid contaminants collect at the perforations of the perforated cone filter (28 or 38) where they accumulate and fall to the bottom of the collection section (26). The lighter fuel particles remain in suspension and flow up the center of the fuel/contaminant separator (10) to the outlet pipe (30).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to a fluid/solid separator using a plurality of curved nozzles and a perforated cone filter to separate water and contaminants out of fuels used for products for combustion.
2. Description of the Related Prior Art
It is well known to employ separate water and solid contaminant filters and separators, manufactured as self-contained units, to remove water and solid contaminants from fuel. Use of these units involve inconvenience and loss of time because they have to be removed from their mounting positions and fuel lines, connections, and clamps have to be removed in order to change the filter elements, etc. for cleaning and maintenance purposes. They also have to be disassembled and sent back to their manufacturers for repair when skilled maintenance personnel or appropriate parts are not easily obtained. Among the fluid/solid separators that have been proposed are those shown in the U.S. Patents identified below. These Patents and their applicability to this invention are discussed in four different groups.
The group of Patents comprised of U.S. Pat. No. 4,906,264 issued to Szymaszek et al. on Mar. 6, 1990 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,171,807 issued to Neuman on Mar. 2, 1965 is most relevant to this invention. These two Patents each show a liquid separating apparatus which includes a curved input port to create centrifugal action by the liquid. However, Szymaszek et al. and Neuman both have only one curved port.
The group of Patents comprised of U.S. Pat. No. 4,964,994 issued to Wakley et al. on Oct. 23, 1990, U.S. Pat. No. 4,690,759 issued to Mandy on Sep. 1, 1987, U.S. Pat. No. 4,516,994 issued to Kocher on May 14, 1985, U.S. Pat. No. 4,312,751 issued to Casamitjana on Jan. 26, 1982, U.S. Pat. No. 4,170,555 issued to Vicard on Oct. 9, 1979, U.S. Pat. No. 3,386,588 issued to Ades on Jun. 4, 1968, and U.S. Pat. No. 2,706,045 to Large on Apr. 12, 1955 collectively show various ways of creating a centrifugal effect in the fluid to be separated in a fluid separator. However, none of the Patents in this group disclose causing this centrifugal effect with one or more curved nozzles.
The group of Patents comprised of U.S. Pat. No. 4,995,992 issued to Hurner on Feb. 26, 1991, U.S. Pat. No. 4,882,046 issued to Waite on Nov. 21, 1989, U.S. Pat. No. 4,865,751 issued to Smisson on Sep. 12, 1989, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,035,302 issued to Seo et al. on Jul. 12, 1977 collectively show various fluid separators with bottom filters. However, none of the Patents in this group disclose a filter comprised of a perforated cone filter.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,205,710 issued to Dunicz on Jun. 3, 1980 discloses a cone filter with a perforated sleeve that acts as a strainer. However, this Patent does not consist of the perforations being an integral part of the cone filter.
There is need for an improved fuel/contaminant separator whereby both liquid and solid contaminants can be economically separated from fuel by a single, easily maintained unit. The present invention is intended to satisfy this need.
SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
By the present invention, an improved fuel/contaminant separator consisting of a single unit to handle both liquid and solid contaminants is proposed. The fuel metering components of machinery (i.e., internal combustion engines) are very prone to mechanical damage by contaminants in fuel such as water, solids, and rust and bacteria (by-products of water in fuel tanks). The present invention has several advantages over the prior art inventions:
(1) There are no moving parts.
(2) There is a nozzle design at the periphery of the inside of the fuel/contaminant separator which has the same effect as mechanical centrifuges or other expensive equipment.
(3) There is an ability to process liquids with a specific gravity of less than 1.0.
(4) There is an ability to operate at high temperatures so that water and other contaminants can be removed from residual fuels at such temperatures.
(5) There is an ability to clean the fuel/contaminant separator quickly without skilled personnel, if necessary.
(6) There are a minimum of parts requiring replacement and maintenance, making the present invention more inexpensive and cost-effective than the prior art inventions.
(7) There is an ability to quickly separate the fuel from the water and other contaminants, wherein the contaminants are collected in a collection section.
It is an object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including an inlet pipe leading to a plurality of curved nozzles that are along the periphery of the fuel/contaminant separator to cause a centrifugal effect to make separation similar to that achieved by elaborate mechanical centrifuges.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including a perforated cone filter which may or may not be adjustable so that minute particles of water and contaminants collect at the perforations and fall to the bottom of a collection section.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including lighter fuel particles which remain in suspension and flow up the center of the fuel/contaminant separator to an outlet pipe that leads to fuel tanks, engines, or other clean storage systems.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including a collection area where the velocity of the separated liquid is reduced to cause the liquid and solid contaminants to accumulate for removal.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including a drain valve which can be opened to remove all contaminants without taking the separator out of service.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including an assembly with no moving parts which makes the operation and maintenance of the fuel/contaminant separator simple and efficient while being able to separate the contaminants out of all fuel grades including contaminants with a specific gravity of less than 1.0 while operating at a wide range of temperatures.
It is another object of this invention to provide an improved fuel/contaminant separator including a replaceable wear sleeve to make the fuel/contaminant separator more economical to operate by preventing the interior of the fuel/contaminant separator from being eroded away by foreign particles or cavitation that might otherwise result from the high velocity of the process liquid.
With these and other objects in view which will more readily appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the invention consists in the novel construction, combination and assembly of parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated and claimed with reference being made to the attached drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the fuel/contaminant separator; and
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the fuel/contaminant separator.
Similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several figures of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The fuel/contaminant separator (10) illustrated in FIG. 1 operates by the contaminated fuel (12) to be processed entering the fuel/contaminant separator (10) through the inlet pipe (14) by way of an external high pressure transfer pump (44) to the curved nozzle assembly (16) where a centrifugal effect in an interface area (42) is imparted to the contaminated fuel (12). This centrifugal effect is caused by the contaminated fuel (12) entering the curved nozzle assembly (16) at high speed due to the high pressure imparted by the high pressure transfer pump. The centrifugal effect imparted to the contaminated fuel (12) on the periphery of the separation section (18) between the curved nozzle assembly (16) and the perforated cone filter (20) causes the liquid/solid contaminants (22) to form an interface between the contaminants (22) and the clean fuel (24) in the separation section (18) of the fuel/contaminant separator (10). Since the water/solids have a specific gravity higher than the clean fuel (24), the interface between the contaminants (22) and the clean fuel (24) is formed more efficiently with the increased velocity in the separation section (18) which causes the heavier contaminants (22) to collect in the bottom of the collection section (26) which is located in the lower portion of the fuel/contaminant separator (10). The curved nozzle assembly (16) is located downward 30 degrees in the separation section (18) thereby allowing the fluids/solids interface to take place within the collection section (26). The uniqueness of this curved nozzle assembly design wherein the curved nozzles are located at the periphery of the fuel/contaminant separator (10) over the conventional designs of gravity separation with inlet cones is that when the processed liquid (22, 24) enters the separation section (18) at a high velocity it causes a centrifugal effect to take place making the separation similar to that achieved by elaborate mechanical centrifuges. A replaceable wear sleeve (34) makes the unit more economical to operate than a unit where there is no replaceable wear sleeve wherein the interior of the fuel/contaminant separator (10) would be eroded away by foreign particles or cavitation which might result from the high velocity of the contaminated fuel (12).
In the collection section (26), minute particles of water and other contaminants collect at the perforations of the perforated cone filter (20), supported by two support rods (36), where they accumulate and fall to the bottom of the collection section (26). This accumulation of contaminant particles is caused by the reduction of the velocity of the processed liquid (22, 24) while the lighter fuel particles (24) remain in suspension and flow up the center of the separation section (18) to the outlet pipe (30) where it is led to fuel tanks, engines, or other clean storage systems. All liquid/solid contaminants (22) can be removed without taking the unit out of service by simply opening a drain valve (32) located at the bottom of the collection section (26) until all impurities are removed. This can be accomplished either manually (32) or by using a solenoid valve (46) activated by electrical sensors (48).
FIG. 2 shows an alternative construction of which the main components correspond to those of FIG. 1. These components are given the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 and will not be described again. In the construction of FIG. 2, the perforated cone filter (38), instead of being supported by the support rods (36), is supported by means of an attached thread screw (40) whereby the perforated cone filter (38) is able to be easily replaced by any of a number of different sized perforated cone filters. The purpose in having the perforated cone filter (38) to be easily adjusted in size in this way is to compensate for different specific gravities of fuel and a wide range of temperatures.
These simple designs with no moving parts make operation and maintenance simple and efficient while separating water/solids out of all fuel grades. It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the sole embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (4)

I claim:
1. A fuel/contaminant separator comprising:
an inlet pipe;
an outlet pipe;
a curved nozzle assembly that includes a plurality of nozzles connected to said inlet pipe that guides a contaminated fuel from said inlet pipe to a separation section to form an interface due to centrifugal effect between a clean fuel and a contaminant mixture so that said contaminant mixture can collect in a collection section below said separation section wherein said collection section has a bottom and said clean fuel can rise up through said outlet pipe;
a drainage valve that can be opened to release said contaminant mixture from said collection section;
said separation section includes a replaceable wear sleeve; and
said collection section includes a perforated cone filter where minute particles of said contaminant mixture collect at perforations of the perforated cone filter where said minute particles accumulate and fall to said bottom of said collection section.
2. A fuel/contaminant separator as recited in claim 1, wherein the perforated cone filter is supported by two support rods.
3. A fuel/contaminant separator as recited in claim 1, wherein the perforated cone filter includes a bottom support made up of a thread screw so that the perforated cone filter may be easily exchanged for a perforated cone filter of a different size so that the fuel/contaminant separator may accommodate a number of fuel grades, a number of specific gravities for contaminants, and a range of temperatures.
4. A fuel/contaminant separator as recited in claim 1, wherein the drainage valve is operated manually.
US07/819,803 1992-01-13 1992-01-13 Fuel/contaminant separator Expired - Fee Related US5227061A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US07/819,803 US5227061A (en) 1992-01-13 1992-01-13 Fuel/contaminant separator

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US07/819,803 US5227061A (en) 1992-01-13 1992-01-13 Fuel/contaminant separator

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US5227061A true US5227061A (en) 1993-07-13

Family

ID=25229120

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US07/819,803 Expired - Fee Related US5227061A (en) 1992-01-13 1992-01-13 Fuel/contaminant separator

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US5227061A (en)

Cited By (36)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1997012144A2 (en) * 1995-09-26 1997-04-03 Luis Carlos Montemayor Uzeta Fluid purification apparatus with high flow rate capacity
US5639366A (en) * 1995-09-01 1997-06-17 Bazell Technologies Corporation Concentrator for solids in a liquid medium
US5674174A (en) * 1995-11-01 1997-10-07 Carr Separations, Inc. Low-shear feeding system for use with bottom feed centrifuges
WO1997040903A1 (en) * 1996-04-30 1997-11-06 Energy Biosystems Corporation Oil/water/biocatalyst three phase separation process
WO2000041454A2 (en) * 1999-01-08 2000-07-20 G.B.D. Corporation Air flow passage for a cyclonic separator and vacuum cleaner having same
US6156193A (en) * 1999-01-25 2000-12-05 Caterpillar Inc. Centrifugal oil filter with particle retention
WO2002024302A2 (en) * 2000-09-19 2002-03-28 Mccasland Edwin D Separating materials having different specific gravities
US6736873B2 (en) 1999-01-08 2004-05-18 G.B.D. Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US6755967B2 (en) 2000-11-08 2004-06-29 Mark Voll Well water filtration apparatus and system
DE10353367A1 (en) * 2003-11-14 2005-06-16 Mann + Hummel Gmbh System for removing particles and water from fuel, especially diesel fuel, comprises cyclone with fuel inlet, outlet for purified fuel and outlet for mixture of fuel, water and particles
EP1568879A2 (en) 2004-02-26 2005-08-31 Philippos Papavasileiou Device for breaking up the volume of liquid fuels in order to achieve a uniform molecular composition
US20070138085A1 (en) * 2004-03-09 2007-06-21 Cameron International Corporation Separation device
US20080202340A1 (en) * 2005-09-23 2008-08-28 Basf Se Device for the Tangential Introduction of a Gas-Loaded Liquid Stream into the Head of a Column
EP2072601A1 (en) * 2007-12-19 2009-06-24 Archimede Ricerche SRL Apparatus and method for drying biodiesel
WO2009144441A1 (en) * 2008-05-28 2009-12-03 Vws Westgarth Limited Fluid treatment apparatus
US20090308820A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2009-12-17 Eugene Thiers Contaminant Prevention
CN101259348B (en) * 2008-04-28 2010-06-09 大庆石油学院 Gas-liquid-solid three-phase separator
US20100140187A1 (en) * 2007-01-11 2010-06-10 Schinfa Engineering Device and method for separating a flowing medium mixture with a stationary cyclone
WO2010093232A1 (en) * 2009-02-12 2010-08-19 Perez Monsrreal Jose Rogelio Septic tank with self-cleaning filter and backflow for decanting and skimming
US20110120959A1 (en) * 2005-08-18 2011-05-26 Clean Filtration Technologies, Inc. Hydroclone based fluid filtration system
WO2012045405A1 (en) * 2010-10-08 2012-04-12 Hydac Process Technology Gmbh Separating device comprising a cyclone separating device
WO2012158011A2 (en) 2011-05-13 2012-11-22 Perez Monsrreal Jose Rogelio Biofilter for wastewater digestion
CN103301684A (en) * 2013-06-26 2013-09-18 哈尔滨工业大学 Temporary liquid-solid separation and rotational flow preventing and stopping device of raw sewage
US8663472B1 (en) 2011-05-06 2014-03-04 Dow Global Technologies Llc Multi-chambered hydroclone
US8771520B2 (en) 2008-05-31 2014-07-08 Vws Westgarth Limited Fluid treatment apparatus
US8882999B2 (en) 2010-06-17 2014-11-11 Dow Global Technologies Llc Cleaning assembly for use in fluid filtration systems
US8960450B2 (en) 2010-12-08 2015-02-24 Dow Global Technologies Llc Apparatus and method for implementing hydroclone based fluid filtration systems with extensible isolated filter stages
US9050610B2 (en) 2012-05-17 2015-06-09 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone with inlet flow shield
US9101859B2 (en) 2012-06-01 2015-08-11 Dow Global Technologies Llc Cross-flow filtration system including particulate settling zone
US9186604B1 (en) 2012-05-31 2015-11-17 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone with vortex flow barrier
US9192946B2 (en) 2012-10-26 2015-11-24 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone
EP3050632A1 (en) * 2015-02-02 2016-08-03 Bosch Termoteknik Isitma ve Klima sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Compact hydrocyclone with integrated particle holder chamber
US9527091B2 (en) 2013-12-05 2016-12-27 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone with improved cleaning assembly
US10207205B2 (en) 2014-12-18 2019-02-19 Dow Global Technologies Llc Cylindrical filter screen with tensioning mechanism
US11547259B2 (en) 2007-12-19 2023-01-10 Omachron Intellectual Property Inc. Configuration of a cyclone assembly and surface cleaning apparatus having same
US20230053955A1 (en) * 2017-12-19 2023-02-23 Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc. Fluid pump having self-cleaning air inlet structure

Citations (17)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2706045A (en) * 1955-04-12 Liquid separation
US3171807A (en) * 1960-08-22 1965-03-02 Neuman Entpr Ltd Liquid separating apparatus
US3386588A (en) * 1966-10-14 1968-06-04 Sundstrand Corp Coolant filter
US3698555A (en) * 1970-11-23 1972-10-17 John R Conner Self-cleaning filter system
US3771290A (en) * 1971-12-06 1973-11-13 Armstrong Ltd S A Vortex de-aerator
US4035302A (en) * 1975-07-16 1977-07-12 Masao Seo Apparatus for separating oil and water
US4170555A (en) * 1977-11-22 1979-10-09 Societe Lab Methods and apparatus for centrifugal treatment of fluids containing impurities in suspension
US4205710A (en) * 1974-06-28 1980-06-03 Dunicz Boleslaw L Funnel device for safe disposal of chemical wastes
US4312751A (en) * 1979-10-19 1982-01-26 Jordi Casamitjana Centrifugal water separator
US4516994A (en) * 1984-04-11 1985-05-14 Vilter Manufacturing Corporation Apparatus for separating liquid droplets from gas
US4690759A (en) * 1986-10-14 1987-09-01 Frick Company Centrifugal and impingement oil separator
US4865751A (en) * 1984-05-14 1989-09-12 Hydro International Limited Separation of components of a fluid mixture
US4882046A (en) * 1989-01-12 1989-11-21 Biocycle Pty. Ltd. Multi-chamber septic tank assembly
US4906264A (en) * 1989-09-13 1990-03-06 Vilter Manufacturing Corporation Oil separator for separating and collecting oil entrained in refrigerant
US4964994A (en) * 1989-03-21 1990-10-23 Amoco Corporation Hydrocyclone separator
US4976854A (en) * 1989-04-25 1990-12-11 Mitsubishi Oil Co., Ltd. Oil filter II
US4995992A (en) * 1989-02-13 1991-02-26 Hurner Erwin E Apparatus for heating and demoisturizing diesel fuel

Patent Citations (17)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2706045A (en) * 1955-04-12 Liquid separation
US3171807A (en) * 1960-08-22 1965-03-02 Neuman Entpr Ltd Liquid separating apparatus
US3386588A (en) * 1966-10-14 1968-06-04 Sundstrand Corp Coolant filter
US3698555A (en) * 1970-11-23 1972-10-17 John R Conner Self-cleaning filter system
US3771290A (en) * 1971-12-06 1973-11-13 Armstrong Ltd S A Vortex de-aerator
US4205710A (en) * 1974-06-28 1980-06-03 Dunicz Boleslaw L Funnel device for safe disposal of chemical wastes
US4035302A (en) * 1975-07-16 1977-07-12 Masao Seo Apparatus for separating oil and water
US4170555A (en) * 1977-11-22 1979-10-09 Societe Lab Methods and apparatus for centrifugal treatment of fluids containing impurities in suspension
US4312751A (en) * 1979-10-19 1982-01-26 Jordi Casamitjana Centrifugal water separator
US4516994A (en) * 1984-04-11 1985-05-14 Vilter Manufacturing Corporation Apparatus for separating liquid droplets from gas
US4865751A (en) * 1984-05-14 1989-09-12 Hydro International Limited Separation of components of a fluid mixture
US4690759A (en) * 1986-10-14 1987-09-01 Frick Company Centrifugal and impingement oil separator
US4882046A (en) * 1989-01-12 1989-11-21 Biocycle Pty. Ltd. Multi-chamber septic tank assembly
US4995992A (en) * 1989-02-13 1991-02-26 Hurner Erwin E Apparatus for heating and demoisturizing diesel fuel
US4964994A (en) * 1989-03-21 1990-10-23 Amoco Corporation Hydrocyclone separator
US4976854A (en) * 1989-04-25 1990-12-11 Mitsubishi Oil Co., Ltd. Oil filter II
US4906264A (en) * 1989-09-13 1990-03-06 Vilter Manufacturing Corporation Oil separator for separating and collecting oil entrained in refrigerant

Cited By (63)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5639366A (en) * 1995-09-01 1997-06-17 Bazell Technologies Corporation Concentrator for solids in a liquid medium
WO1997012144A2 (en) * 1995-09-26 1997-04-03 Luis Carlos Montemayor Uzeta Fluid purification apparatus with high flow rate capacity
WO1997012144A3 (en) * 1995-09-26 1997-06-12 Uzeta Luis Carlos Montemayor Fluid purification apparatus with high flow rate capacity
US5674174A (en) * 1995-11-01 1997-10-07 Carr Separations, Inc. Low-shear feeding system for use with bottom feed centrifuges
WO1997040903A1 (en) * 1996-04-30 1997-11-06 Energy Biosystems Corporation Oil/water/biocatalyst three phase separation process
US5772901A (en) * 1996-04-30 1998-06-30 Energy Biosystems Corporation Oil/water/biocatalyst three phase separation process
AU716922B2 (en) * 1996-04-30 2000-03-09 Energy Biosystems Corporation Oil/water/biocatalyst three phase separation process
US20040182053A1 (en) * 1999-01-08 2004-09-23 G.B.D. Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US20050262658A1 (en) * 1999-01-08 2005-12-01 Gbd Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US8015659B2 (en) 1999-01-08 2011-09-13 Gbd Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
WO2000041454A2 (en) * 1999-01-08 2000-07-20 G.B.D. Corporation Air flow passage for a cyclonic separator and vacuum cleaner having same
US6391095B1 (en) 1999-01-08 2002-05-21 G.B.D. Corp. Air flow passage for a cyclonic separator and vacuum cleaner having same
US7455708B2 (en) 1999-01-08 2008-11-25 G.B.D. Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US6599340B2 (en) 1999-01-08 2003-07-29 G.B.D. Corp Air flow passage for a cyclonic separator and vacuum cleaner having same
US6736873B2 (en) 1999-01-08 2004-05-18 G.B.D. Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US20080196197A1 (en) * 1999-01-08 2008-08-21 Gbd Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US20070204424A1 (en) * 1999-01-08 2007-09-06 Gbd Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
US6902596B2 (en) 1999-01-08 2005-06-07 Gbd Corporation Air flow passage for a vacuum cleaner
WO2000041454A3 (en) * 1999-01-08 2000-11-30 Gbd Corp Air flow passage for a cyclonic separator and vacuum cleaner having same
US6156193A (en) * 1999-01-25 2000-12-05 Caterpillar Inc. Centrifugal oil filter with particle retention
WO2002024302A3 (en) * 2000-09-19 2003-04-17 Edwin D Mccasland Separating materials having different specific gravities
WO2002024302A2 (en) * 2000-09-19 2002-03-28 Mccasland Edwin D Separating materials having different specific gravities
US6755967B2 (en) 2000-11-08 2004-06-29 Mark Voll Well water filtration apparatus and system
DE10353367A1 (en) * 2003-11-14 2005-06-16 Mann + Hummel Gmbh System for removing particles and water from fuel, especially diesel fuel, comprises cyclone with fuel inlet, outlet for purified fuel and outlet for mixture of fuel, water and particles
EP1568879A3 (en) * 2004-02-26 2012-03-28 Philippos Papavasileiou Device for breaking up the volume of liquid fuels in order to achieve a uniform molecular composition
EP1568879A2 (en) 2004-02-26 2005-08-31 Philippos Papavasileiou Device for breaking up the volume of liquid fuels in order to achieve a uniform molecular composition
US20070138085A1 (en) * 2004-03-09 2007-06-21 Cameron International Corporation Separation device
US8141718B2 (en) * 2004-03-09 2012-03-27 Cameron International Corporation Separation device
US20110120959A1 (en) * 2005-08-18 2011-05-26 Clean Filtration Technologies, Inc. Hydroclone based fluid filtration system
US8201697B2 (en) * 2005-08-18 2012-06-19 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone based fluid filtration system
US8701896B2 (en) 2005-08-18 2014-04-22 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone based fluid filtration system
US20080202340A1 (en) * 2005-09-23 2008-08-28 Basf Se Device for the Tangential Introduction of a Gas-Loaded Liquid Stream into the Head of a Column
US7883561B2 (en) * 2005-09-23 2011-02-08 Basf Se Device for the tangential introduction of a gas-loaded liquid stream into the head of a column
US8562824B2 (en) 2006-03-03 2013-10-22 Sylvan Source, Inc. Contaminant prevention
US20090308820A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2009-12-17 Eugene Thiers Contaminant Prevention
US8343360B2 (en) 2007-01-11 2013-01-01 Advanced Tail-End Oil Company N.V. Device and method for separating a flowing medium mixture with a stationary cyclone
US20100140187A1 (en) * 2007-01-11 2010-06-10 Schinfa Engineering Device and method for separating a flowing medium mixture with a stationary cyclone
US11547259B2 (en) 2007-12-19 2023-01-10 Omachron Intellectual Property Inc. Configuration of a cyclone assembly and surface cleaning apparatus having same
EP2072601A1 (en) * 2007-12-19 2009-06-24 Archimede Ricerche SRL Apparatus and method for drying biodiesel
CN101259348B (en) * 2008-04-28 2010-06-09 大庆石油学院 Gas-liquid-solid three-phase separator
AU2009252981B2 (en) * 2008-05-28 2014-07-24 Vws Westgarth Limited Fluid treatment apparatus
WO2009144441A1 (en) * 2008-05-28 2009-12-03 Vws Westgarth Limited Fluid treatment apparatus
EP2572769A1 (en) * 2008-05-28 2013-03-27 VWS Westgarth Limited Eductor nozzle assembly
US8771520B2 (en) 2008-05-31 2014-07-08 Vws Westgarth Limited Fluid treatment apparatus
WO2010093232A1 (en) * 2009-02-12 2010-08-19 Perez Monsrreal Jose Rogelio Septic tank with self-cleaning filter and backflow for decanting and skimming
US8882999B2 (en) 2010-06-17 2014-11-11 Dow Global Technologies Llc Cleaning assembly for use in fluid filtration systems
US9233326B2 (en) 2010-10-08 2016-01-12 Hydac Process Technology Gmbh Separating device comprising a cyclone separating device
CN103118793A (en) * 2010-10-08 2013-05-22 Hydac处理技术有限公司 Separating device comprising a cyclone separating device
WO2012045405A1 (en) * 2010-10-08 2012-04-12 Hydac Process Technology Gmbh Separating device comprising a cyclone separating device
CN103118793B (en) * 2010-10-08 2016-02-24 Hydac处理技术有限公司 With the separation equipment of convolution separator
US8960450B2 (en) 2010-12-08 2015-02-24 Dow Global Technologies Llc Apparatus and method for implementing hydroclone based fluid filtration systems with extensible isolated filter stages
US8663472B1 (en) 2011-05-06 2014-03-04 Dow Global Technologies Llc Multi-chambered hydroclone
WO2012158011A2 (en) 2011-05-13 2012-11-22 Perez Monsrreal Jose Rogelio Biofilter for wastewater digestion
US9738550B2 (en) 2011-05-13 2017-08-22 Jose Rogelio Perez Monsrreal Bio-filter for waste water digestion
US9050610B2 (en) 2012-05-17 2015-06-09 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone with inlet flow shield
US9186604B1 (en) 2012-05-31 2015-11-17 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone with vortex flow barrier
US9101859B2 (en) 2012-06-01 2015-08-11 Dow Global Technologies Llc Cross-flow filtration system including particulate settling zone
US9192946B2 (en) 2012-10-26 2015-11-24 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone
CN103301684A (en) * 2013-06-26 2013-09-18 哈尔滨工业大学 Temporary liquid-solid separation and rotational flow preventing and stopping device of raw sewage
US9527091B2 (en) 2013-12-05 2016-12-27 Dow Global Technologies Llc Hydroclone with improved cleaning assembly
US10207205B2 (en) 2014-12-18 2019-02-19 Dow Global Technologies Llc Cylindrical filter screen with tensioning mechanism
EP3050632A1 (en) * 2015-02-02 2016-08-03 Bosch Termoteknik Isitma ve Klima sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Compact hydrocyclone with integrated particle holder chamber
US20230053955A1 (en) * 2017-12-19 2023-02-23 Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc. Fluid pump having self-cleaning air inlet structure

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US5227061A (en) Fuel/contaminant separator
US4221323A (en) Centrifugal filter with external service indicator
US3127255A (en) Combined centrifuge and filtering device
US6491830B1 (en) Kitchen grease removal system
US4312751A (en) Centrifugal water separator
CA1174180A (en) Coolant recovery system
US8858795B2 (en) Filter apparatus
NO177377B (en) Filtering and filtering method for removing contaminants
US3487932A (en) Filter element fairing means
US6274037B1 (en) Coolant purification system
US5453197A (en) Fuel-water contaminant separator
US6090276A (en) Integrated closed loop centrifugal separator and filter to remove solids from a liquid stream
US3065854A (en) Centrifuging and liquid-purifying device
US10245535B2 (en) Fluid filter apparatus
CN208436470U (en) A kind of filter separator being centrifuged dirt collection
US4555333A (en) Self-purging separator
US3339740A (en) Centrifugal-type oil reconditioner having deflecting and settling partitions
US3498461A (en) Fluid filter
US2024122A (en) Filter
US4612120A (en) Axisymmetrical separator for separating solids and gas from a fluid medium
US3253712A (en) Filter systems
US1948282A (en) Fluid purifier
US4333839A (en) Filter system with improved blowdown collection and recirculation means
CN217092189U (en) Small-size vertical coalescence divides oil machine
KR200355755Y1 (en) The filter system can be cleaning to use ultrasonic vibrations

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
FPAY Fee payment

Year of fee payment: 4

REMI Maintenance fee reminder mailed
LAPS Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
FP Lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fee

Effective date: 20010713

STCH Information on status: patent discontinuation

Free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362